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More kids twinning!
Twin day for Reading Across America week!
Twin day for Reading Across America week!
Twin day for Reading Across America week!
Twin day!
Dr. Seuss Week!! Ms. Teneyck's class in their pjs!
PK4 bobcat of the week: Nora Hadden
It's time for our weekly Staff Spotlight, where we take time to introduce one of our amazing staff members to you, our community. We hope you enjoy getting to know us a little better. Today we introduce Mr. Jim Staley. He does a great job as our Assistant Principal, Middle School Social Studies teacher, Athletic Director, and PBIS leader.
He has worked at Charter Oak- Ute for 15 years! He first started his career at the Ute Elementary teaching the 6th grade. Then he moved to the Charter Oak building and started teaching 7-12 grade social studies. He became Dean of Students in 2020 and Assistant Principal in 2022.
Some things Jim enjoys most about working here is being able to work in his home town and seeing his children at work every day. When asked what advice he would give to someone just starting their career here, he stated “Join a team and volunteer, we have great individuals that work here and it is fulfilling to get to know everyone on personal and professional levels.” He also reports that his all time favorite school meal was Potato Bar. Yum!
Outside of school he enjoys spending time with his family. This includes his wife Jessica and their 5 children, Ace 16, Ella 14, Mia 12, Charlotte 8, and Cecilia 2. In his free time he enjoys watching his kids at their sporting events and traveling on family vacations. Additionally he enjoys running the family farm, fishing and hunting. He said “There is never a dull moment at our house.”
For our first day of Read Across America week our students dressed up in PJs!
Menu change for Friday, March 8th.
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Sweet
Potato Wedges,
Strawberry Shortcake
Ms. Teneycks class was lower elementary class of the month of February!!
Reminder, Monday begins Read Across America Week/ AKA Dr. Seuss Week! Here is a list of what the dress up days will be. We look forward to seeing your kids all dressed up!
PK4-2nd bobcat of the week recipients: Nora Hadden, Briggs Maack, Emmerie Mead, Brody Hudson, and Sam Castillo.
Congratulations to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Bobcats of the week! They are Graycn Nemitz, Ben Klinker, and Leah Kiepe! Great kids!!
The upper elementary class of the month was 3rd grade! 🎉
Third-quarter reading celebration was held on Wednesday at COU elementary. The third grade shared various Dr. Seuss stories, and the fifth grade shared a retelling of Cinderella called Cinderella… Really. The final picture is of students who received classroom reading awards that were handed out.
A great opportunity being offered at MVAOCOU! Speed and agility will help with all sports your child enjoys. Consider this four day camp!
Thank you to everyone that helped with the concessions for the past two weekends. This fundraiser goes directly back to our Athletic department serving the needs of the sports in our district. Thank you also to parents for making treats for us to sell. Go Bobcats!
It's time for our weekly Staff Spotlight, where we take time to introduce one of our amazing staff members to you, our community. We hope you enjoy getting to know us a little better. Today we introduce the wonderful Mrs. Heather Vogt.
She does a great job teaching 6th and 8th grade math and is the Instructional Coach for our teaching staff. She has worked at Charter Oak- Ute for 15 years! She first started her career in the Ute Elementary helping Mrs. Strait. Then she came over to the high school and taught Reading and some Math. Now she teaches Junior High—sometimes this includes English Language Arts along with Math.
Heather states “I love that I’m teaching in the same school that I graduated from. I also enjoy seeing my own children every day. Small schools are the place to be and we have one of the best!” When asked what advice she would give to staff just starting their career here, she advised “Enjoy your students. Know them as individuals. Be yourself.” When stopping in the cafeteria for a bite to eat she shares that her favorite meals are holiday meals and Crispitos!
Outside of school Heather enjoys spending time with her family. This includes her high school sweetheart turned husband of 15 years, Dustin. They also have three wonderful children, Cheyenne- 13, Dixon- 10, and Lindy- 7. In her free time she enjoys being outside, reading, attending various activities for her children, and spending time with friends and family.
